10 Movies Every Real Estate Professional Should Watch

Movies have a capability to transport us through magical worlds with the help of interesting storylines, real or imagined places, and protagonists we can relate to. But the purpose of motion pictures is not always limited solely to entertainment. Films can also be educational, historical and even provide inspiration in many and various forms. Speaking…

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6 Office Amenities that Appeal to Millennials

By Andrei Login There’s nothing more daunting than spending every day in a dull and boring office cranking out work in a small cubicle. Besides turning you into a lifeless robot, monotony also takes a significant toll on productivity and work quality. Millennials and generation Z-ers, which are now the largest age group in the…

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What is Real Estate Crowdfunding and How Does it Work?

In recent times, crowdfunding has gained real traction as a viable way for businesses to raise money. Under the crowdfunding model, you don’t have to rely on a single investor, instead reaching out to a large pool of investors who each contribute a small amount of money towards a business venture. The basic premise is…

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Best Office Layout Ideas for Happy, Healthy, Productive Employees

Office Layout, CommercialCafe

Choosing the best office layout involves some important tradeoffs. Traditional, private closed-door offices were once the best, but they can also be too isolating. Open work areas and coworking office space layouts are popular, except sometimes they can be too distracting. And even the much-maligned office cubicle layout with fabric walls perfect for pinning up…

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The Ultimate Guide to Opening Your First Office

CommercialCafe, Leasing, Office Space, Guide

Opening your first office is about a lot more than finding office space and signing a lease. In fact, that’s usually the easiest part of setting up your first office. There are a bunch of things to do before, during, and after opening your new office to make sure that everything goes well. Here’s a…

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7 Reasons Why You Should Hire a Commercial Real Estate Broker

If you just managed to kick-start the business venture you’ve always dreamed of, then congratulations are in order! Now that you’ve taken the leap, the next step is finding an awesome base where you can be your most productive self on a daily basis. Don’t underestimate this phase, because locating the perfect place for your…

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The 10 Most Annoying Things for Millennials at Work

There’s no such thing as the perfect office setup. Whether you work in a cubicle, a private office, an open office or a coworking space, chances are you’ll find something to complain about. For a long time, people fought against the cubicle design, arguing that it hindered productivity, discouraged communication and created feelings of claustrophobia…

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Office Trends Shaped by Millennials

The millennial generation makes up around one-third of the world’s workers and represents the largest age demographic in the U.S. labor market. As a new generation continues to pour into the workplace, so do their sensibilities and values, the best of which are gradually being incorporated into innovative office designs across the world. Changing Office…

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DOS and DON’TS to Improve Productivity in an Open Office

By Andrei Login You probably work in an open concept office; in fact, most of us do. In recent decades, companies have adopted this layout due to lower building costs, and have been promoting it as an environment that encourages collaboration and teamwork. However, according to a study by The Sound Agency, productivity levels are…

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